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Mentoring Centre
We help undergraduate students thrive in their studies. If you’re looking to reach your full potential, learn study techniques, network with your peers or discover secrets to academic success, come see us. All services are free!
Individual mentoring sessions
Want to improve your study skills? One-on-one sessions are a good way to improve in areas such as:
• Study techniques
• Exam preparation
• Memorization
• Time management
• Stress management
• and much, much more...
Some questions we can answer
• How can I increase my grade point average?
• How do I improve my study skills?
• Where can I find a particular service on campus?
• What do I need to include in a weekly calendar?
• How can I find a work-life balance?
Book an appointment
Book a half-hour appointment with a mentor directly through Microsoft Bookings.
Study groups
What’s a study group?
• A group of students from a specific course who get together regularly, in person or online, to go over the course material.
• Hands-on activities and discussions facilitated by student mentors to help you better understand important concepts, theories and material covered in class.
• The perfect place to increase your understanding of course material, develop your study skills, and prepare for exams!
• Optional and open to all students taking the class.
More details
Class material and content review
- Test yourself through interactive learning (Kahoots, Wooclap, Menti, etc.).
- Connect topics with examples, memory aids and discussions.
- Get access to more practice questions for studying.
Effective study strategies
- Gain tips and tricks on effective studying.
- Get course-specific study strategies.
- Learn about study methods, time management, stress-management, goal-setting and more.
Peer collaboration
- Meet your classmates.
- Participate in large or small discussion groups.
- Help each other out with questions.
This is the expected list of study groups per term:
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|
ANP 1105/1505 ANP 1111/1511 APA 1313/1713 HSS 1100/1500 HSS 2305/2705 HSS 2381/2781 PHS 3300/3700 |
ANP 1105/1505 ANP 1106/1506 ANP 1107/1507 ANP 1115/1515 HSS 1100/1500 HSS 2382/2782 PHA 3112/3512 |
PHS 3300/3700 PHA 3112/3512 ANP1506 or |
Join these study groups for summer 2023:
- ANP 1107/1507 study group
- PHA 3112/3512 study group
- PHS 3300/3700 study group
Check out our instagram for more updates.
Mentoring CentreMeet your mentors
Health Sciences
Andrea Lee
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3rd
Languages spoken: French, English, Cantonese
Useful tip for students: University is a long and oftentimes exhausting journey. Always remind yourself of your goals and enjoy the experiences that push you towards those goals. Celebrate the small wins along the way and reach out to your peers when you need help. There is always someone to support you!
Health Sciences
Dana Abdel Bary
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3rd
Languages spoken: French, English, Arabic
Useful tip for students: Keeping notes will not only keep you more focused in class but will also enable you to prioritize what you should study before the exam. Rereading your notes is much simpler than reading your entire textbook again!
Human Kinetics
Brooklyn Westlake
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
Year of study: 2nd
Languages spoken: English, Essential French
Useful tip for students: Let your failures fuel you to success, instead of allowing them to hold you back.
Nursing
Karina Chatrand
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 2nd
Languages spoken: English, French
Useful tip for students: Don't hesitate to use the resources available to you at the University: ask your professor questions, try out the effective study techniques offered by the Mentoring Centre, and join a club. This will enhance your academic experience.
Health Sciences
Isabella Tari
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 2nd
Languages spoken: English, French
Useful tip for students: Getting used to university life is quite a challenge for all of us. Sometimes comparing yourself to others can be a demotivating factor but remember that you are not alone. It's normal and completely legitimate to be vulnerable and ask for help. We have all experienced such doubts and challenges at some point in our academic careers.
Health Sciences
Talia Ko
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (French immersion)
Year of study: 2nd
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Don't be afraid to reach out for help whenever you need it! Whether it's raising your hand to ask a TA or professor a question during class or booking a meeting with a mentor, everyone is here to help. With a campus that provides everything from an Academic Writing Help Centre to a Chemistry Help Centre, there are many resources to take advantage of. You can be proactive by noting down all available resources and how to use them at the beginning of the year so that you already know where to go whenever a question arises later down the road!
Human Kinetics
Rebecca Khoury
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
Year of study: 2nd
Languages spoken: English, French
Useful tip for students: Make sure you stay on top of your classes and minimize procrastination. This will help you balance your studies, social life, and leisure time.
Health Sciences
Habiba Ali
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 4th
Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Useful tip for students: Time management and an organized schedule really make a difference. Be realistic when making a schedule for yourself and be sure to take time out for yourself as well! Try to be efficient and never leave things for the last minute.
Dietetic
Isabella Pagotto
Program: Honours Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Dietetic
Year of study: 3rd
Languages spoken: French, English, Italian
Useful tip for students: Make lists when you’re feeling overwhelmed and break tasks down into small steps that you can check off bit by bit!
Health Sciences
Tran
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3rd
Languages spoken: French, English, Chinese
Useful tip for students: A consistent study schedule is key to maximizing information retention. Plan realistic time blocks for each subject, and don’t forget to get plenty of sleep!
Become a student mentor
Play a part in helping your fellow students succeed!
We’re looking for passionate students to join our dynamic team at the Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Centre. Interested? Email your resumé and cover letter (clearly stating your program and year of study) to [email protected].
We’re starting to recruit for the next academic year.
Student mentors — Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Centre
September 2023 to April 2024
Share your knowledge, make a difference and support your peers. Join our team!
Duties
Student mentors accompany students newly admitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences as they adjust to university life. They also meet with second-, third- and fourth-year students from the Faculty both one-on-one and in groups to help with their university studies. This includes helping fellow students develop effective learning strategies and study methods, adopt work habits that favour academic, personal and professional success, and get to know University rules and practices.
Mentors not only help students to define their goals, but also assist them in making use of Faculty and University services to reach their potential and adjust to university life.
Note: This position doesn’t involve tutoring in any discipline taught at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Job requirements
- Bilingualism: Fluency in speaking and writing both official languages (English and French)
- Full-time enrolment in second year or higher in a Health Sciences program, with a strong academic record
- Knowledge of the University and its faculties and services
- Strong communication, organization and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in helping others, with empathy to students’ needs
- Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
- Acceptance in the Work-Study Program
- Experience as a group facilitator (an asset)
Contact us
Mentoring Centre of the Faculty of Health Sciences
The Mentoring Centre is located at Montpetit (MNT), room 238.
Book an appointment with a mentor through Microsoft Bookings
Email us directly: [email protected]
